Forming an LLC is easy. Forming one without your home address on public record, surprise renewal fees, or upsells at every step is harder. Here's how Northwest handles it.
Start your LLC with Northwest → $39 + your state's filing fee · confirm current pricing on their siteMost formation services advertise "free" or near-free LLC filing. The catch shows up later: registered agent service that auto-renews at a premium, your personal address published in state records, and a dashboard engineered to upsell you an EIN, an operating agreement, and 'compliance packages' you could handle yourself.
Northwest built its reputation on the opposite model — a flat, visible price, a registered agent year included, and a policy of putting their address on public documents instead of yours wherever the state allows it. For freelancers, e-commerce sellers, and non-US founders forming a US company, that privacy detail matters more than most people realize on day one.
The $39 package covers the essentials most competitors charge separately for:
They prepare and file your Articles of Organization with your chosen state. You pay the state's filing fee at cost — no markup.
Every US LLC legally needs a registered agent. Northwest includes their core service for year one, then a flat annual rate after — no first-year teaser pricing games.
Wherever state rules allow, Northwest lists their address on public filings instead of yours. Your home address stays out of searchable state databases and the junk-mail lists scraped from them.
You don't need to live in the US to own a US LLC. Northwest is a common choice for international founders, with guidance on EINs and state selection (Wyoming and Delaware are popular for a reason).
If you want the lowest possible price today and don't mind upsells, cheaper headline offers exist. If you want a US LLC formed correctly, your personal address kept off public records, and a predictable bill next year, Northwest is the strongest option we've reviewed in this category — especially for privacy-conscious founders and non-US residents.
Start your LLC with Northwest →Northwest's service fee for preparing and filing your LLC formation documents, plus a year of registered agent service. Your state's own filing fee (typically $50–$500 depending on the state) is separate and paid at cost — every formation service passes this through.
Yes. Non-US residents can own US LLCs, and Northwest regularly works with international founders. You'll still need an EIN from the IRS to open a US bank account — Northwest provides guidance on this process.
If you live and operate in a US state, form there — forming elsewhere creates double fees. If you're a non-resident or fully online business, Wyoming is popular for low fees and privacy, while Delaware suits startups seeking outside investment.
Every US LLC is legally required to designate a registered agent — a person or company at a physical address in the state who receives legal and government mail during business hours. Using a service like Northwest keeps your own address private and means you never miss a state notice.
It depends on the state, ranging from same-day to a few weeks. Many states offer expedited processing for an extra state fee, which Northwest can file for you.
Setup takes about 10 minutes. Have your business name ideas and a US state in mind, and Northwest handles the filing from there.
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